Champions Train with Technogym: Tommy Paul

Born and raised in a sport-loving family, Tommy Paul developed a real passion for tennis playing against his sister. He tried his hand at various sports from a young age, but it was tennis that won his heart. The matches against his sister fuelled his passion for the game and led him to pursue a career as a professional tennis player.

Tommy’s first Olympic memory is of Michael Phelps, the legendary American swimmer. The Olympics were always a big occasion for his family and it was when he was watching Phelps compete that Tommy started dreaming of representing the United States at the Olympic Games. His dream is the driving force behind his determination and dedication to the sport.

Tommy’s most significant achievements include winning the 2021 Stockholm Open and reaching the semi-final of the 2023 Australian Open. Along with his fellow Americans Fritz and Shelton, he’s one of the leading lights of US men’s tennis. Tommy turned pro in 2015 and he’s currently 14th in the ATP Rankings. He’s enjoyed a lot of success over the last year and a half: in 2023, as well as reaching the semi-final of the Australian Open (where he lost to Djokovic), he also beat Alcaraz to reach the semi-final at the Masters 1000 event in Toronto. In 2024 he won his second ATP title (after the Stockholm Open in 2021) when he beat Marc Giron in the final of the Dallas Open (7-6, 5-7, 6-3). He then reached the semi-final of the Indian Wells Open before losing to Medvedev and got to another semi-final at the Italian Open, where he was defeated by the Chilean player Jarry.

Tommy sees the competition as the most exciting part about his sport. He’s always favoured action over theory and this practical approach has helped him to excel in tennis, where fitness is essential. Training in the gym over the last four or five years has enabled Tommy to take his physical fitness to a whole new level and brought about substantial improvements to his performance on the tennis court.

Tommy considers preparation in the gym to be crucial and he puts much of his recent success down to better physical conditioning. Of all the products he uses, his favourite is Leg Extension from the Selection range by Technogym, which is designed to offer precision in strength training. The machine has been devised to isolate and activate the quadriceps. As a result, the ideal workout intensity can be obtained throughout each repetition, improving muscle definition and preventing injuries.

With support from Technogym, Tommy has taken his physical fitness to the next level and shown that targeted training can make a difference in sporting performance. Tommy’s career has been marked by significant successes and constant evolution. Thanks to his dedication and the support from Technogym, he keeps reaching new milestones and showing that he can compete at the very highest level. His passion for tennis – which all began with those early matches against his sister and his Olympic inspiration – continues to propel his professional growth.

With Technogym by his side, Tommy is still pushing beyond his limits and training with exceptionally high-quality equipment that enables him to reach and maintain peak physical fitness. His dedication to his sport and his competitive spirit make him a real champion who’s ready to make his mark on future competitions, including the Olympic Games. His passion for tennis, devotion to physical fitness and dream of representing the United States at the Olympics make him a role model for many aspiring tennis players.